軽食(けいしょく)

けいしょく
noun
light meal; snack
food
1. light meal; snack
A small, simple meal as opposed to a full course. Often refers to sandwiches, onigiri, or other quick fare served at cafes, airports, and convenience stores.
軽食(けいしょく)をとった。
I had a light meal.
空港(くうこう)で軽食(けいしょく)を済(す)ませた。
I grabbed a quick bite at the airport.
このカフェでは飲(の)み物(もの)と軽食(けいしょく)を提供(ていきょう)しています。
This café serves drinks and light meals.

Usage

軽食(けいしょく) is commonly seen on signs at airports, train stations, and event venues. It contrasts with a full meal (食事(しょくじ)).

Common collocations

  • 軽食(けいしょく)をとる (to have a light meal)
  • 軽食(けいしょく)コーナー (snack corner)
  • 軽食(けいしょく)付(つ)き (with a light meal included)

Similar words

間食(かんしょく) refers to snacking between meals, while 軽食(けいしょく) is a light but proper meal.

Related Words

Compare: 間食(かんしょく) (snacking between meals)
Compare: 食事(しょくじ) (meal (full))
Compare: ファストフード (fast food)
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Added 2026.3.8 17:45 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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